• Creative Photography using DIY gear

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    You can only use a camera you have made yourself......from scratch.... That's what this means right? Or maybe it's okay to have a bought camera and you have to make your own tripod and flash? We are upstairs so there's plenty of room to make stuff. Or maybe you can use whatever you want to […]

    £2.50
  • A Trip to Deep Hayes

    Deep Hayes Country Park park Lane, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    Always a favourite and popular night out, we are once more venturing to this splendid nature reserve. There's a waterfall, other water features, birds and enough greenery to thrill a Plymouth Argyle supporter. Apparently, if you can get down low and have the confidence that you will be able to get back up again, there […]

    £2.50
  • A Night with Nikki

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Time spent with Nikki is always time well spent and tonight it's only going to cost you £2.50. For this you will get a whole night of entertaining talk and photographs and we'll even throw in some biscuits and a drink. Tonight's presentation is entitled 'Why I love photography'.

    £2.50
  • Show and Tell the August Edition

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Lots of recent pictures to show and talk about as we've been up to quite a lot so get them in to Claire following the instructions in your email....which at this point will be a lot later....

    £2.50
  • Models in a Wood

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Well Park Hall anyway. And by the lake too. Bring cameras, get dressed up if you want and wait and see who will be modelling for us.....

    £2.50
  • Toy and Product Photography

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Have a look online and get inspired or ask Nicko for ideas and maybe join his facebook group on the subject. Be creative and bring in toys, props and backdrops. Same thing with product photography-how creative can you be? We are upstairs so there's plenty of room to build sets! Bringing a camera would be […]

    £2.50
  • Why I Love Photography by Picko

    Another inspiree of Nikki's and another welcome volunteer as Picko shows and tells us why he loves this hobby/pastime/obsession that has us meeting up every week. This was scheduled for next year but has been brought forward due to a speaker having to postpone-thanks to Picko for getting it together so quickly!

    £2.50
  • A trip to Ford Green Hall

    Ford Green Hall 375B Ford Green Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, United Kingdom

    With a bonus nature reserve attached. Come along and support this superbly preserved old house, take photos, drink coffee and utilise someone dressed up in period costume. Thanks to Alan R for sorting this. Please bring fees along on the night as they will be going to the upkeep of the hall.

    £2.50
  • Back to critiquing with Kitto and Picko

    St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

    The night you will have been waiting six months is finally here as we have part two of the critiquing night begun in March. But will they start from scratch or use the pictures not used last time.....you'll have to wait and see! No you won't.....new pictures required! PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at […]

    £2.50
  • Painting With Light

    St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

    PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at St Mary's Church, Maryhill Road, ST2 9BJ which is just up the road from our usual meeting place. Turn up by the war memorial and it's on the left, with the car park on the right. Inside and outside the church. Enjoy!

    £2.50
  • Tesni Ward’s Wildlife Masterclass

    St Mary's Church Marychurch Road, Stoke-on-Trent

    Back by VERY popular demand and with a new talk to boot (but remember where the hare is anyway....just in case....), Tesni is coming back with a very special masterclass. Put it in your diaries now and cancel everything else, because you don't want to miss this. PLEASE NOTE! This will be held at St […]

    £2.50
  • The return of Richard Weston

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Richard's talk last year was so good it would be daft of me not to invite him back....so I did! I know you all enjoyed the evening too so you will want to get there early to get a seat tonight as he joins us once more. There will be a photo challenge in advance […]

    £2.50
  • Show and Tell, the Halloween edition

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Though you can send in whatever pictures you like it would be nice to see plenty of themed ones, what with it being Halloween and all.

    £2.50
  • It’s Nicko Vs Picko

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    The battle you have all been waiting for in the ultimate battle royale as Nicko takes on Picko in a night that could only be more exciting if Kitto joined in as well. Nicko will be talking about using AI in photography and the night he didn't win POTM while Picko is yet to be […]

    £2.50
  • Dog Photography NIght

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Despite the many suggestions and offers to 'do something' we are sticking with the original idea as new member Andy has offered to bring in his dog Maisie for you all to photograph. Definitely something new for us! Bring cameras and Andy will bring the cheese....for Maisie....if you want some own cheese, bring your own.

    £2.50
  • New Speaker-Ashley Franklin

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    A highly recommended new guest speaker, Ashley will be doing his talk on: THE WIDER WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY PART 1: THE STORY OF PORTRAIT, FASHION, INDUSTRIAL, WAR & SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY. Discover a fascinating world of photography beyond the camera club as we explore the history, style and impact of portrait, fashion, industrial, war, press […]

    £2.50
  • A Trip to Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club

    Endon Methodist Church Leek Road

    We are off to Endon Methodist Church (Leek Road, Endon, ST9 9DY) for a collaboration with the Staffordshire Moorlands Model Club. We will be taking pictures of the models being made, with the option to add some fancy stuff, eh Nicko! The modellers may let you take their pictures while they are working but just […]

  • Nature’s Secrets: Unveiling the World Through Close-up Photography with Alex Hyde

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    We follow Alex's journey to uncover wonders of the natural world, from tiny skeletons of plankton dredged from the ocean depths 150 years ago to bioluminescent mushrooms glowing in the rainforest night. Alex will explain the techniques he uses throughout whilst introducing you to host of different species and habitats. Crammed with new material and […]

    £2.50
  • The Festive Shoot

    Marychurch Centre 153 Werrington Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Let's get Festive! Get dressed up, bring in all things festive and shoot anything that moves as we have a fun night taking pictures of all things Christmassy, no doubt with some musical accompaniment. Will it be Santa or Krampus? Will you be shooting for next year's exhibition or to make your own Christmas cards? […]

    £2.50